ASTM D6567-00(2014)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Measuring the Light Penetration of a Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM)
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Light Penetration of a Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Light penetration may be used to control the quality of many TRMs. Light penetration is not indicative of field performance and therefore is not recommended for specifications.
5.2 The light penetration of TRMs may vary considerably depending on the composite materials used in the matrix of the mat or due to inconsistency within a given mat. To minimize variation, specific sample size and procedures are indicated in this test method to help ensure comparable results.
5.3 This test method may be used to determine the effect of different composite materials and make-up of TRMs.
5.4 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of commercial shipments of TRMs, but caution is advised since information on between laboratory precision is incomplete. Comparative tests as directed in 5.4.1 may be advisable.
5.4.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in reported test results when using this test method for acceptance testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the supplier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statistical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias. As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are formed from a lot of material of the type in question. The test specimens should be randomly assigned in equal numbers to each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two laboratories should be compared using Student's t-test for unpaired date and an acceptable probability level chosen by the two begun. If bias is found, either its cause must be corrected, or the purchaser and supplier must agree to the light of the known bias.Note 1—The user should be aware that the makeup and possible movement of the composite materials, and the like, may affect the TRMs following the time when they are rolled up on rolls shipped and stored.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers measuring the amount of light that penetrates through a Turf Reinforcement Mat.
1.2 This test method does not provide light penetration values for TRM under variable normal sun and soil conditions. This test method determines nominal light penetration.
1.3 The values stated as a percentage are to be regarded as the standard. The values provided in foot-candles are for information only.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D6567 − 00(Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Measuring the Light Penetration of a Turf Reinforcement
Mat (TRM)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6567; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope filaments, or all of these, processed into three dimensional
reinforcement matrices.
1.1 This test method covers measuring the amount of light
that penetrates through a Turf Reinforcement Mat. 3.2 For definitions of other textile terms used in this test
method, refer to Terminology D123.
1.2 This test method does not provide light penetration
values for TRM under variable normal sun and soil conditions. 3.3 For definitions of other terms relating to geotextiles and
This test method determines nominal light penetration. geomembranes used in this test method, refer to Terminology
D4439.
1.3 The values stated as a percentage are to be regarded as
the standard. The values provided in foot-candles are for
4. Summary of Test Method
information only.
4.1 ThenominallightpenetrationofTRMsisdeterminedby
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
observing the foot-candles on the light meter through a
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
determined open area versus the amount of foot-candles on the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
light meter once the TRM is placed over the determined open
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
area.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Light penetration may be used to control the quality of
2.1 ASTM Standards:
many TRMs. Light penetration is not indicative of field
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
performance and therefore is not recommended for specifica-
D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
tions.
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
5.2 The light penetration of TRMs may vary considerably
Erosion Control Products(RECPs) for Testing
depending on the composite materials used in the matrix of the
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
mat or due to inconsistency within a given mat. To minimize
variation, specific sample size and procedures are indicated in
3. Terminology
this test method to help ensure comparable results.
3.1 Definitions:
5.3 This test method may be used to determine the effect of
3.1.1 light penetration, n—the percentage of incandescent
different composite materials and make-up of TRMs.
light that is measurable through a geosynthetic material from a
static light source.
5.4 This test method may be used for acceptance testing of
commercial shipments of TRMs, but caution is advised since
3.1.2 turf reinforcement mat (TRM),n—a long term non-
information on between laboratory precision is incomplete.
degradable rolled erosion control product composed of a UV
Comparative tests as directed in 5.4.1 may be advisable.
stabilized, non-degradable, synthetic fibers, nettings or
5.4.1 In case of a dispute arising from differences in
reported test results when using this test method for acceptance
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
testing of commercial shipments, the purchaser and the sup-
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.05 on Geosyn-
plier should conduct comparative tests to determine if there is
thetic Erosion Control.
a statistical bias between their laboratories. Competent statis-
Current edition approved March 15, 2014. Published April 2014. Originally
tical assistance is recommended for the investigation of bias.
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D6567 – 00(2006).
DOI: 10.1520/D6567-00R14.
As a minimum, the two parties should take a group of test
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specimens that are as homogeneous as possible and that are
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
formed from a lot of material of the type in question. The test
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. specimens should be randomly assigned in equal numbers to
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D6567 − 00 (2014)
each laboratory for testing. The average results from the two 7. Sampling
laboratories should be compared using Student’s t-test for
7.1 Sample by Lot—In the absence of other guidelines,
unpaireddateandanacceptableprobabilitylevelchosenbythe
divide the product into lots and sample as specified in Practice
two begun. If bias is found, either its cause must be corrected,
D4354.
or the purchaser and supplier must agree to the light of the
known bias.
7.2 Laboratory Sample—For the laboratory sample, take a
full width sample of sufficient length along the selvage or edge
NOTE 1—The user should be aware that the makeup and possible
of roll so that the requirements of 7.3 through 7.4.2 can be met.
movement of the composite materials, and the like, may affect the TRMs
following the time when they are rolled up on rolls shipped and stored.
Exclude the inner and outer wraps of the roll or any material
containing folds, crushed areas or other distortions not repre-
6. Apparatus
sentative of the sampled lot.
6.1 Light Penetration Box—See Fig. 1 (length view), and
7.3 Test Specimens—Remove the test specimens from the
see Fig. 2 (width view).
laboratory sample in a randomly distributed pattern across the
NOTE 2—The light penetration box shown in Fig. 1 is built from ⁄4 in. width with no specimen taken nearer than 100 mm (4 in.) from
wood.
the selvage or roll edge, unless otherwise specified. Cut five
6.2 Adjustable Rod with Light Bulb—See Fig. 3. 250 by 200 mm (10 by 8 in.) test specimens from the sample.
Handle the specimens in a manner to avoid the loss of loose
6.3 Light Meter—The light meter must measure in foot-
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